Faculty of Law, University Legal Study Program Potential Utama held a guest lecture as well as the signing of a collaboration with the Indonesian Environmental Forum, with the theme: "Legal Protection in Ensuring the Rights to a Healthy Environment: Challenges and Solutions"
Speaker: Rianda Purba, S. Sos (Executive Director of Wahana Environment Indonesia North Sumatra)
Moderator : Edi Kristianta Tarigan (Lecturer in the Faculty of Law, University of Potential Utama)
Here are some ways of Walhi to contribute to environmental law protection: *Environmental policy advocacy* 1. Walhi seeks to advocate for a sustainable and equitable environmental policy. 2. They monitor the implementation of environmental policies and ensure that the policy does not harm the community and the environment.
*Legal Protection for Society* 1. Walhi provides legal assistance to people affected by the environment. 2. They also facilitate the process of complaints and resolution of environmental conflicts.
*Education and environmental law awareness* 1. Walhi conducts training and environmental education for the community and other stakeholders. 2. They also increase public awareness about the importance of environmental protection and community rights in enjoying a healthy environment.
*Cooperation with the government and other organizations* 1. Walhi cooperates with the government, civil society organizations, and international organizations to improve environmental legal protection. 2. They also participate in the process of making environmental policies and monitor their implementation.
*Examples of environmental legal protection cases by Walhi* 1. Walhi has helped the people affected by the development of infrastructure projects that damage the environment. 2. They have also advocated sustainable and equitable environmental policies, such as forest management policies and waste management policies.
Thus, Walhi plays an important role in the protection of environmental law and guarantees the right to a healthy environment for the community.
Meeting Room [12-10-2024]
Group photoPresenters
Group photoPhoto with a lecturer in the Faculty of Law with Walhi